Last week, we told you about the differences between a roadside preliminary breath test (PBT) and an official Breathalyzer/Intoxilyzer test, which typically takes place at the police station following an arrest for drunk driving. Even though we mentioned in this previous blog post that you can face a penalty for
One of the most common questions we are asked is whether drivers can get in trouble if they refuse to take a breath test after being pulled over by police. Well, the answer to this question depends on a lot of things, including, but not limited to: WHEN does the
If your license has been denied, suspended or revoked for any reason in any state, you can face serious criminal consequences if you choose to get behind the wheel in Colorado. Known as “driving under restraint” (DUR) in the Centennial State, the penalties associated with driving with a revoked or
Depending on the circumstances, the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) can be quite severe in Colorado, including possible jail time, license revocation, community service, probation and a large fine, just to name a few. But, if you think the fine is the only financial cost associated with a
Spring may be here, but before you go out and celebrate the end of another long winter with a few drinks, be advised that police are going to be out in full force the next several weeks. In fact, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado State Patrol (CSP)
When Colorado legalized recreational marijuana use under state law, many people started growing their own plants — although there were legal restrictions as to how many marijuana plants each person could have. For instance, Colorado law typically allowed each person over the age of 21 to cultivate up to six
Even though most Colorado drivers know it is illegal to get behind the wheel if they are under the influence of EITHER alcohol or drugs, many aren’t sure if the penalties are the same for each. For instance, does driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) carry a harsher punishment
Many drivers are surprised to learn that Colorado actually has an “open container” law for marijuana. Yes, you read that correctly, the state’s open-container laws apply to more than just alcohol. In fact, the marijuana open-container law is quite strict. Specifically, it states a person in the “passenger area” of
On Monday, a federal judge in New York dismissed a lawsuit brought by a group of plaintiffs who were seeking nationwide legalization of marijuana under federal law. Among the plaintiffs included a former NFL player and a 12-year-old girl who was forced to move from Texas to Colorado so she
Know the Charges. Protect Your Record. Defend Your Freedom. If you were pulled over for impaired driving in Colorado, chances are you are now staring down a DUI or a DWAI charge. The difference between these two offenses may seem minor at first, but the consequences and long-term effects can
